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Carmen Domínguez Hidalgo was elected Tuesday in New York with 112 votes as a member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child for the 2027-2031 term.

May 07, 2026 Reported by AI

President Pedro Sánchez today awarded the Order of Civil Merit to Francesca Albanese at the Moncloa Palace for documenting violations of international law.

Indonesia, along with seven other Muslim-majority nations, has announced its joining of the Gaza Peace Council initiated by US President Donald Trump. The decision was revealed in a joint statement by foreign ministers, including Indonesia's Sugiono, to support stability in Palestine. However, experts warn against involvement that could harm Palestinian interests.

January 13, 2026 Reported by AI

President Gabriel Boric announced he will formalize Michelle Bachelet's candidacy for UN secretary general, viewing it as a state decision. The process involves coordinating timelines with world leaders, despite potential vetoes in the Security Council. The candidacy has not yet been formally submitted due to uncertainty from president-elect José Antonio Kast.

At the UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday (23), Venezuelan ambassador Samuel Moncada accused the United States of imposing the 'largest extortion' on Venezuela through sanctions and military pressure in the Caribbean. Russia and China criticized the American 'cowboy attitude,' while Brazil advocated for dialogue without coercion and stated that the naval blockade violates the UN Charter.

December 15, 2025 Reported by AI

The UN established December 9 as the International Day against Corruption in 2003 with the adoption of the UNCAC Convention. This date symbolizes global rejection of corruption, which causes annual losses of trillions of dollars and worsens inequalities. In Mexico, superior oversight plays a key role in prevention through audits and digital tools.